Sports Updates: Mixed Martial Artstag:blog.oregonlive.com,2014:/sportsupdates/11502008-05-01T22:52:02ZFrom The OregonianMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceMMA fighter Leben turns self intag:blog.oregonlive.com,2008:/sportsupdates//1150.9405812008-05-01T22:52:02Z2008-05-01T22:54:42ZPortland-native Chris Leben, a popular fighter in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, turned himself over to authorities yesterday after violating the terms of his parole stemming form a DUI arrest in 2005. A Clackamas Circuit Court judge had issued a bench...Marshall Mills, The Oregonianhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mmills/index.html
Portland-native Chris Leben, a popular fighter in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, turned himself over to authorities yesterday after violating the terms of his parole stemming form a DUI arrest in 2005. A Clackamas Circuit Court judge had issued a bench...
Local fighters to compete in Montrealtag:blog.oregonlive.com,2008:/sportsupdates//1150.9037212008-04-19T00:31:24Z2008-04-19T00:39:25ZPortland's Nate Quarry and Ed Herman will compete in UFC 83 Saturday at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. At middleweight, Quarry (9-2) will face Kalib Starnes (8-2-1) of Chilliwack, British Columbia on the televised card. Despite a three-fight win...Tim Breault, The Oregonianhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/tbreault/index.html
Portland's Nate Quarry and Ed Herman will compete in UFC 83 Saturday at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. At middleweight, Quarry (9-2) will face Kalib Starnes (8-2-1) of Chilliwack, British Columbia on the televised card. Despite a three-fight win...
Serra overcomes obstaclestag:blog.oregonlive.com,2008:/sportsupdates//1150.8731052008-04-11T02:59:07Z2008-04-11T03:05:06ZFortunately, Matt Serra likes being the underdog. Perhaps the most disrespected champion in UFC history, the New Yorker mixed martial artist has learned to turn longs odds to his favor. On April 19, Serra will be an underdog - again...Kyle Mallory, The Oregonianhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/kmallory/index.html
Fortunately, Matt Serra likes being the underdog. Perhaps the most disrespected champion in UFC history, the New Yorker mixed martial artist has learned to turn longs odds to his favor. On April 19, Serra will be an underdog - again...
IFL resultstag:blog.oregonlive.com,2008:/sportsupdates//1150.7681222008-03-01T06:49:49Z2008-03-01T06:51:00ZThree local fighters fought for International Fight League titles Friday in Las Vegas. Portland's Ryan Schultz defended his lightweight championship with a win over Medford native John Gunderson with a unanimous decision. Gresham's Matt Horwich lost a close decision and...Mike Wilson, The Oregonianhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mwilson/index.html
Three local fighters fought for International Fight League titles Friday in Las Vegas. Portland's Ryan Schultz defended his lightweight championship with a win over Medford native John Gunderson with a unanimous decision. Gresham's Matt Horwich lost a close decision and...
MMA notebooktag:blog.oregonlive.com,2008:/sportsupdates//1150.7681172008-03-01T06:46:15Z2008-03-01T06:48:59ZChris Wilson of Portland will make his UFC debut at UFC 82 in Columbus, Ohio. Wilson (13-3), a veteran of the International Fight League and BodogFight, will face Jon Fitch (15-2) in a welterweight bout. Fitch, a wrestler from Purdue,...Mike Wilson, The Oregonianhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mwilson/index.html
Chris Wilson of Portland will make his UFC debut at UFC 82 in Columbus, Ohio. Wilson (13-3), a veteran of the International Fight League and BodogFight, will face Jon Fitch (15-2) in a welterweight bout. Fitch, a wrestler from Purdue,...
Mixed martial arts notebooktag:blog.oregonlive.com,2008:/sportsupdates//1150.7288262008-02-23T07:15:27Z2008-02-23T07:18:32ZPortland well-represented in MMA events Portland will be near the center of the mixed martial arts world for the next eight days as 13 fighters with local ties will compete for three major promotions. The busiest man, however, won't be...Mike Wilson, The Oregonianhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mwilson/index.html
Portland well-represented in MMA events Portland will be near the center of the mixed martial arts world for the next eight days as 13 fighters with local ties will compete for three major promotions. The busiest man, however, won't be...
Mixed martial arts notebooktag:blog.oregonlive.com,2008:/sportsupdates//1150.6697912008-02-01T02:46:02Z2008-02-03T02:11:51ZFormer pro wrestler Lesnar's debut gets plenty of attention BRAD McCRAY The Oregonian A circus atmosphere surrounds Saturday's Ultimate Fighting Championship 81 thanks to the Octagon debut of former pro wrestler Brock Lesnar. A former World Wrestling Entertainment champion, Lesnar...Mike Wilson, The Oregonianhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mwilson/index.html
Former pro wrestler Lesnar's debut gets plenty of attention BRAD McCRAY The Oregonian A circus atmosphere surrounds Saturday's Ultimate Fighting Championship 81 thanks to the Octagon debut of former pro wrestler Brock Lesnar. A former World Wrestling Entertainment champion, Lesnar...
Area fighter making jump to UFC tag:blog.oregonlive.com,2008:/sportsupdates//1150.6459802008-01-25T01:33:31Z2008-01-25T01:41:09ZBy BRAD McCRAY The Oregonian staff Chris Wilson's Hawaiian vacation ended two hours after it began last week when the Portland-based mixed martial artist received an unexpected call. Riding a bus from the airport to the hotel with his pregnant...Mike Wilson, The Oregonianhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mwilson/index.html
By BRAD McCRAY The Oregonian staff Chris Wilson's Hawaiian vacation ended two hours after it began last week when the Portland-based mixed martial artist received an unexpected call. Riding a bus from the airport to the hotel with his pregnant...
Silva, Sylvia record wins in wake of Couture resignationtag:blog.oregonlive.com,2007:/sportsupdates//1150.4434472007-10-21T05:01:27Z2007-10-24T06:05:26ZAnderson Silva won a rematch to defend his middleweight championship Saturday during UFC 77 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Silva overwhelmed former champion Rich Franklin by technical knockout at 1:07 of the second round. Silva first beat Franklin on Oct. 14, 2006....Michael Russell | mrussell@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mrussell/index.html
Anderson Silva won a rematch to defend his middleweight championship Saturday during UFC 77 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Silva overwhelmed former champion Rich Franklin by technical knockout at 1:07 of the second round. Silva first beat Franklin on Oct. 14, 2006....
Rumble at the Roseland resultstag:blog.oregonlive.com,2007:/sportsupdates//1150.3929272007-09-25T05:51:45Z2007-09-30T06:21:55ZRumble at the Roseland Lightweight Championship David Jansen def. Alejandro Alvarez, 2:42 Undercard 135 -- Nick Jackson def. Tom Coleman, :33; 155 -- Ben Henning def. Shaison Laupola, :41; 155 -- Sean Quinn def. John Briggs, :49; 145 -- Taylor...Tim Breault, The Oregonianhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/tbreault/index.html
Rumble at the Roseland Lightweight Championship David Jansen def. Alejandro Alvarez, 2:42 Undercard 135 -- Nick Jackson def. Tom Coleman, :33; 155 -- Ben Henning def. Shaison Laupola, :41; 155 -- Sean Quinn def. John Briggs, :49; 145 -- Taylor...
Jardine, Griffin record upset wins at UFC 76tag:blog.oregonlive.com,2007:/sportsupdates//1150.3900532007-09-23T05:49:01Z2007-09-24T00:24:35ZAP Photo/Branimir KvartucKeith Jardine kicks Chuck Liddel during the third and final round of their UFC 76 fight in Anaheim on Saturday. Jardine upset Liddell in a split decision. In two of the biggest upsets in mixed martial arts history,...Michael Russell | mrussell@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mrussell/index.html
AP Photo/Branimir KvartucKeith Jardine kicks Chuck Liddel during the third and final round of their UFC 76 fight in Anaheim on Saturday. Jardine upset Liddell in a split decision. In two of the biggest upsets in mixed martial arts history,...
IFL, known for team fights, to crown individual championstag:blog.oregonlive.com,2007:/sportsupdates//1150.2673192007-07-27T01:17:21Z2007-07-28T03:12:48ZThe International Fight League announced the lineup and dates for its mixed martial arts Grand Prix tournament later this year. The top four IFL fighters in each weight class qualified for the Grand Prix and will pair off in semifinal...Toshio Suzukihttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/tsuzuki/index.html
The International Fight League announced the lineup and dates for its mixed martial arts Grand Prix tournament later this year. The top four IFL fighters in each weight class qualified for the Grand Prix and will pair off in semifinal...
New sport's rise prompts name change for state commissiontag:blog.oregonlive.com,2007:/sportsupdates//1150.2256432007-07-05T23:09:33Z2007-07-07T05:56:52ZFollowing the passage of Senate Bill 492, the Oregon State Boxing & Wrestling Commission is now known as Oregon State Athletic Commission. The new legislation, introduced by Senators Alan Bates, Floyd Prozanski and Vicki Walker, updates the statutes governing the...James Yu | jyu@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/jyu/index.html
Following the passage of Senate Bill 492, the Oregon State Boxing & Wrestling Commission is now known as Oregon State Athletic Commission. The new legislation, introduced by Senators Alan Bates, Floyd Prozanski and Vicki Walker, updates the statutes governing the...
Franklin stays tough to win UFC 72tag:blog.oregonlive.com,2007:/sportsupdates//1150.1920462007-06-17T01:54:33Z2007-06-17T05:54:30ZBy BRAD MCRAY Former middleweight champion Rich Franklin won a narrow decision over Yushin Okami in the main event of UFC 72 at Odyssey Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland. AP Photo/Peter MorrisonYushin Okami of Japan, right, and Rich Franklin of...Michael Russell | mrussell@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mrussell/index.html
By BRAD MCRAY Former middleweight champion Rich Franklin won a narrow decision over Yushin Okami in the main event of UFC 72 at Odyssey Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland. AP Photo/Peter MorrisonYushin Okami of Japan, right, and Rich Franklin of...